McLean wins a Gold Glove, the first for a Mets pitcher since Ron Darling in 1989

Nolan McLean has won a Gold Glove Award, becoming the first Mets pitcher to earn the honor since Ron Darling took it in 1989 — a gap of 37 years. The award also ends a broader Mets drought: the last player at any position to win was Juan Lagares in center field in 2014.

McLean finished the 2026 season 12–10 with a 3.16 ERA over 31 starts, serving as the staff's anchor on a rotation that otherwise struggled for consistency. The Gold Glove recognizes his work in the field, not on the mound, but the timing gives a 74–88 club something tangible to carry into the offseason alongside Francisco Lindor's Roberto Clemente Award last week.